Go Sportsters

[Nadgett]

Originally Posted by Randy

Yep. I always believed it too, until I actually rode one. I prefer to think of it as a "throb". It's not objectionable at all. After riding other bikes that had no character I actually enjoy an engine that feels "alive".

Now, on the other hand, if you want to feel a bike that VIBRATES, you should take a spin on my KTM LC4!

One of the things I liked about the XR1200 the first time I rode it was the way the engine flopped around at idle but smoothed out when you start moving. That, plus the sound and the torque, reminded me of my old Norton Commando, which also had a rubber-mounted engine.

Low-frequency vibration doesn't bother me; my second bike was a BSA single, and my third a Ducati single. If you don't keep a death-grip on the bars, your hands won't start to tingle, and good old Loctite keeps the parts from falling off.

[woodnbow]

Originally Posted by Nadgett

One of the things I liked about the XR1200 the first time I rode it was the way the engine flopped around at idle but smoothed out when you start moving. That, plus the sound and the torque, reminded me of my old Norton Commando, which also had a rubber-mounted engine.

Low-frequency vibration doesn't bother me; my second bike was a BSA single, and my third a Ducati single. If you don't keep a death-grip on the bars, your hands won't start to tingle, and good old Loctite keeps the parts from falling off.

This. ^^^ I don't mind the vibes from a rigid mounted sportster, in fact I kinda like the sensation when you're getting on it on a nice winding road. The rubbermounts have zero issues with vibration IMO..

[eliotsajerkface]

Originally Posted by Nadgett

One of the things I liked about the XR1200 the first time I rode it was the way the engine flopped around at idle but smoothed out when you start moving. That, plus the sound and the torque, reminded me of my old Norton Commando, which also had a rubber-mounted engine.

Low-frequency vibration doesn't bother me; my second bike was a BSA single, and my third a Ducati single. If you don't keep a death-grip on the bars, your hands won't start to tingle, and good old Loctite keeps the parts from falling off.

My 48 is smoother than my BMW at 70-80. The GS has a strange resonating vibration that after a few hours makes my hand numb. The valves are correct, and the bodies are tuned. It's just always bothered me. A lot of people talk about it and it bothers some more than others.

[Ratchdaddy]

Originally Posted by gusanito

The gas tank is a Paughco 4.2 gallon, part # 832C on this page. I found it on the Dennis Kirk scratch and dent site for less than 1/2 off list.

Thanks. I have looked at them online, but you never know until you see them on a bike. I like that fat bob style better than the "axed" style. The axed tank looks awkward like it is just perched on the bike in my opinion.

[alii1959]

Originally Posted by eliotsajerkface

My 48 is smoother than my BMW at 70-80. The GS has a strange resonating vibration that after a few hours makes my hand numb. The valves are correct, and the bodies are tuned. It's just always bothered me. A lot of people talk about it and it bothers some more than others.

I noticed the same thing out of my previous bikes. After a while the triple and/or the in-line 4s would tingle me to numbness. The Harley doesn't do that.....the throbbing doesn't numb me at all.

[eliotsajerkface]

Originally Posted by alii1959

I noticed the same thing out of my previous bikes. After a while the triple and/or the in-line 4s would tingle me to numbness. The Harley doesn't do that.....the throbbing doesn't numb me at all.

The goldwing was probably the smoothest bike I've ever owned, but talk about boring.

[Ratchdaddy]

Originally Posted by eliotsajerkface

The goldwing was probably the smoothest bike I've ever owned, but talk about boring.

I had the same opinion about my Vstrom. Best all around bike I have ever owned, but boring.

[DAKEZ]

[Ginger Beard]

Originally Posted by DAKEZ

Steve Bender built Harley-Davidson Tracker

That's sick!!

[HapHazard]

^That giant carbon fiber heat shield dominates the bike!

Put a couple of small ventilated shields on it, and it's nearly perfect.

[TheOtherBart]

Originally Posted by HapHazard

^That giant carbon fiber heat shield dominates the bike!

Put a couple of small ventilated shields on it, and it's nearly perfect.

Or even better, shape a square numberplate over it. And is it just me or could those pipes stand to come up a little higher in the back?

But that's just nitpicky shit, it's a gorgeous bike. I've wanted a streettracker for a long time and that one's just about perfect.

[DAKEZ]

Originally Posted by DAKEZ

Originally Posted by goodcat8

What's "GO" about a 72?

Thumbs down? Really? You know not of what you speak. The bike has been given the Stegmann treatment. I am sure that several of the bikes in this thread have performance parts designed and manufatured buy him.
The owner wanted it to look stock.

[vernon dent]

Originally Posted by gusanito

You gotta love the Sporty, they're so versatile.

I've been riding my '96 1200S like this for a couple of years.



Finally I got tired of burning my pant legs and not being able to carry anything, so.....
I put the pipes it had when I got it and the mid contols back on, bought a set of gun cases at the local sporting goods shop for $30 and welded up a set of brackets.





At least I can carry a flat tire kit, some tools and have space for a few more things.
Weather's going to be crappy for the next few days, so I'll be making a fender rack for it, too.

do you want to sell the supertrapps?

[gusanito]

Originally Posted by vernon dent

do you want to sell the supertrapps?

No, I'm holding on to them.

[DAKEZ]